Track & FIeld
Welcome to the Kensal Park Track & Field Website
Welcome to the Kensal Park Track & Field website
Fast Facts about the team
Who? Everyone (Grades 4 - 8) who is interested in Track & Field is welcome to try out - no experience necessary!
What? Many different events! Sprints, 400m, 800m, 1500m, Relay, Long Jump, Triple Jump & Ball Throw.
When? Practices are held daily before school 8:00 - 8:15 am. The season runs from April 22nd - June 4, depending on results.
Where? Practices are held in the West Yard at Kensal Park. Race locations will be posted below.
Why? Track & Field encourages a healthy and active lifestyle, plus... it's fun! All you need is a pair of shoes and a smile!
Practice schedule
Track event practices are held daily on the West Yard before school from 8:00 - 8:15 am. Mason will be helping Mme run these practices. All athletes are welcome to practice daily but Mason will be focusing on sprint distances on Tuesdays and Thursdays and long distances on Mondays and Wednesdays. Relay teams - please meet Mme MacKay on the West yard during first recess on Wednesdays & Fridays.
Field events practices will be held throughout the day. Peyton will be helping Mme run the ball throw practices before school on the East Yard from 8:00 - 8:15 am. Please see M. Cunningham as to when Long Jump and Triple Jump practices will be held. We will post when confirmed.
Please be sure to have appropriate running gear for the weather, a water bottle, and any necessary medical equipment (ex. inhalers, Epipen). Additionally, we encourage you to go for runs with family members in your local neighbourhood or park.
Upcoming MEets
TVDSB - west regionals
Date(s): Tuesday, May 21st, 20247 (Raindate Friday, May 24th 2024).
Location: Westminster Secondary School.
Time: 8:30 am - approximately 4:00 pm
Transportation: We will walk over to Westminster. Students must be picked up - please be sure to sign out with M. Cunningham
Permission Forms: Return to Mme MacKay by May 10th.
Important Information:
Any runners with asthma or allergies must bring their Epipen or inhaler with them and make coaches aware of their condition.
Only running shoes can be worn (no specialty running footwear - spikes or cleats, etc.)
All students will be assigned a Kensal Park t-shirt at the meet. Students must wear their school shirts during the competition.
Once students have completed their events, shirts must be returned to M. Cunningham before leaving.
Spandex shorts/pants are not permitted.
Only marshaled runners are allowed on the infield.
Parents are not permitted to run alongside their children. This is for safety concerns.
Any questions should be directed to the coach of the school. Please do not interfere with event marshals.
Runners must sign out with M. Cunningham before leaving the meet.
Volunteers Needed - Please complete a Volunteer Application form (below) to be submitted to the office. Please note that due to the size of our team, we need parent volunteers or we will not be able to attend for safety/supervision reasons.
Qualifying for TVDSB Finals:
The top two (2) athletes from each event qualify for TVDSB Finals with the following exceptions:
4 x 100m Relay - only the top (1) team from each event qualifies
High Jump - only the top (1) athlete from each event qualifies
If you did not qualify for TVDSB City Finals that means that unfortunately, your season has come to an end. We thank you for a great season and look forward to seeing you next year!
For students that qualified for TVDSB City Finals practices will continue to run as normal.
Divisions Grades:
Bantam (Grade 4) l Junior (Grade 5) l Intermediate (Grade 6) l Senior (Grade 7 ) l Open (Grade 8)
FAQ
What should runners wear?
Runners are expected to bring their own running shoes (no specialty shoes - spikes, cleats, etc.)
Runners should wear several layers of clothing that can be removed or put on to adjust to changing weather conditions.
Please make sure your child has sunscreen and a hat in case it is warm on the day of the meets.
How much does Track & Field cost?
The Track & Field team is free this year!
A special thank you to the Kensal Park Student Council who generously offered to pay for our buses.
Are uniforms provided?
Mme MacKay will provide students with an official Kensal Park t-shirt on race day.
Students are expected to return their t-shirts immediately after their race. ($5.00 charge for shirts not returned)
What if there's bad weather at a meet?
Rain and cool temperature alone are insufficient reasons for the postponement of a meet.
Severe thunderstorms, a continuous downpour, bus delays due to fog, or unsafe terrain will cause a meet to be postponed.
Participants can check for cancellation updates online (www.tvdsb.ca) and on Twitter (@TVDSBsports).
If the season has already started. Can I still sign up?
Unfortunately, no. Once the Kensal Park Qualifying meet has been completed the team is set for the season.
What if my child has an epipen/puffer?
For their safety - it is expected that students bring their epipen/puffers with them and make coaches aware of their condition.
Volunteers
Is there anything I can do to help?
Absolutely! We're always in need of parent volunteers for the meets.
Parent volunteers at the Kensal Park Qualifier will help coaches with running specific events / timing athletes.
Parent volunteers at the Regional Meet will help coaches by bringing athletes to the marshaling areas and by ...'herding cats'.
Please note that all coaches (teachers) are volunteers as well.
How do I become a Parent Volunteer?
All volunteers must submit a Volunteer Application Form to the office.
First-time volunteers require a valid police check; returning require a signed self-declaration (below) submitted to the office.
Sign up to volunteer on the form listed below!
How do I get a Police Check?
Residents of London can get one from the LPS (https://www.londonpolice.ca/en/services/Vulnerable-Sector-Check.aspx#).
Please note the $15 cost is not covered and it can take more than a month to process.
forms
Regional Permission Form
2024 T&F Regionals - Permission Form.pdfVolunteer Application Form
2024 T&F Regional Meet - Volunteer Form.pdfTentative Meet Schedule
2023 T&F Regionals - Event Schedule Final.pdfThe Wall of Fame - City Champions
2019 l Tatyana M. l Grade 6 l High Jump
2019 l Samuel V. l Grade 8 l Wheelchair Sprints
2019 l Samuel V. l Grade 8 l Softball Throw
2018 l Jackson H. l Grade 5 l Softball Throw
2018 l Ben K, Jacob K, Ethan T, Cameron R. l Grade 7 l 4 x 100m Relay
2018 l Samuel V. l Grade 7 l Wheelchair Sprints
2018 l Samuel V. l Grade 7 l Softball Throw
2017 l Ben K, Jacob K, Noah C, Cameron R. l Grade 6 l 4 x 100m Relay
2017 l Adbisalam H. l Grade 8 l 400m
2017 l Haley W, Anna G, Kyla T, Talal N. l Grade 7 l 4 x 100m Relay
